A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 3 July to Sunday 9 July 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 3 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PIOJ launches one-stop shop for tracking Vision 2030<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) now has centralised data on the island\u2019s national development progress with the recent launch of the \u2018Data 4 Development Online Monitoring Platform\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The importance of policy and digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 Policy-making is necessary for any society that is going through a transformation process. The transformation that I refer to is a digital one. As a society, we must understand that technology increases daily; hence, proper policy and legislation are necessary to govern the change\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT delivers future insights at AMCHAM\u2019s Tech Hub Islands Summit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The AMCHAM Tech Hub Islands Summit (THIS) returned on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th June, 2023 presenting an innovative hybrid summit designed to foster meaningful discussion in the tech space and help promote Trinidad and Tobago as an innovation hub\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 4 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CBS Bahamas turns to AI to enhance customer experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 CBS Bahamas has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the customer experience on the company\u2019s newly redesigned\u00a0online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calling all tech entrepreneurs | Kingston BETA partners with Techstars to continue monthly investment opportunity event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston BETA, the leading tech community in Jamaica, in partnership with global tech investment business Techstars will be providing tech entrepreneurs with valuable insights at an upcoming event this Thursday (July 6), at the AC Hotel Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile joins YBTT to shine light on young entrepreneurial graduates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT) JumpSTART Incubator Programme celebrated entrepreneurial graduates of the virtual two-month programme with a ceremony featuring past graduands, mentors, and corporate sponsors. The event was held at the TSTT Hospitality Suite at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain recently\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free ICT workshop to empower young men<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Telecommunications Authority (TATT) will host an inaugural online workshop titled Empowering Men with Digital Skills: Unlock Your Potential!… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 5 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call for businesses to use IT more to cater to disabled<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Companies and governments in the region are being encouraged to incorporate technology in their operations to cater to members of the disabled community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bahamian retailer in AI site upgrade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A Bahamian retailer says its newly-launched online shopping platform now features a chat services powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to improve customer service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 reasons why businesses struggle with digital marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 DIGITAL marketing continues to be an area in which many businesses struggle with figuring out just how to leverage it to help them grow their business and build a community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EduFocal goes after training opportunities in Africa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 EDUCATION technology firm EduFocal Limited, through its latest expansion to Lagos, Nigeria, is looking to take advantage of emerging teacher training opportunities which have presented themselves in the African country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTech, Sagicor develop Swifpay mobile wallet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The University of Technology Jamaica and Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited are partnering on a mobile wallet that\u2019s first to be tested on the university campus\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolmer\u2019s Girls hosts final Safer Internet School project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Connected and Protected Safer Internet School Grant (SISG) made its final stop at Wolmer\u2019s Girls\u2019 School on Monday, June 26 as the Flow Foundation wrapped up its online safety sessions for the school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TelEm Group welcomes new CFO Randell Hato, focus on securing company\u2019s future success.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Randell Hato as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 6 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scotiabank continues modernization to allow for more personal service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank is continuing to give customers real-time access to their funds through a big investment in smart automated teller machines (ATMs) that allow the same transactions in real time that can be done in person inside of the bank,\u00a0the bank\u2019s\u00a0Vice President and District Head for the Caribbean Roger Archer told\u00a0Guardian Business<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W returns as headline sponsor of CANTO 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Improving the Caribbean\u2019s ability to access connectivity and data will take centre stage at CANTO\u2019s\u00a038^{th<\/sup>\u00a0annual trade exhibition and conference in Miami, Florida, from July 16 to 20\u2026} more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

225 Region One residents to benefit from ICT hubs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The construction of three information and communications technology (ICT) hubs is proceeding well and is expected to benefit some 225 residents in Kariako, Kokerite, and Chinese Landing along the Barama River, Region One\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Wi-Fi Breaking Out All Over In Jamaica.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 All 14 parish capitals in Jamaica now have free public Wi-Fi access as the Government continues to expand public Internet access as part of the drive towards digital government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bmobile joins YBTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Youth Business TT (YBTT) Jump Start Incubator Programme celebrated its entrepreneurial graduates of the virtual two-month programme with a ceremony featuring past graduands, mentors and corporate sponsors. The event was held at the TSTT Hospitality Suite at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain recently, a release from TSTT said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial centre takes Trinidad and Tobago one step closer to a cashless society<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The TT Financial Centre (TTIFC) is taking the country one step closer to a cashless society with the launch of its innovation centre One FinTech Avenue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 7 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC teams up with the Government to power Clifford Park with free Wi-Fi for Independence celebrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 As thousands\u00a0will flock to Clifford Park for the 50th\u00a0anniversary of Independence celebrations on July 9th, they all will be able to tap into the free Wi-Fi, courtesy of a joint partnership with the Government\u2019s \u201cParkConnect\u201d initiative and BTC\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite slow adopters, telemedicine gaining traction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 There is still resistance from traditional doctors and pharmacists and cultural leanings to overcome, but telehealth and telemedicine have been gaining traction in Jamaica, and new investors are entering the market with web-based solutions… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education needs AI revamping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 ARTIFICIAL isntelligence (AI) needs to be incorporated within the curriculum at all levels for Jamaica to become competitive in the global workspace, according to one university professor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lynk targets transport sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 MOBILE wallet provider Lynk has onboarded three gasoline service stations to its merchant platform, LynkBiz, as part of its campaign pushing the adoption of central bank digital currency across various sectors in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyberattack on AG\u2019s office, Legal Affairs Ministry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Following a notice to lawyers and legal personnel about a disruption of its online services, the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Legal Affairs have acknowledged that there was a cyberattack on its network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 8 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Antigua & Barbuda establishes relations with Joseon Cybernation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister\u2019s Office takes great pleasure in announcing that Antigua and Barbuda has established diplomatic relations with the Joseon Cybernation effective this date, following intense discussion and the unanimous decision of the Cabinet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourteen new services added to MyGateway platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Fourteen new services have been added to MyGateway, further expanding a growing roster of government solutions on the digital platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revenue from fixed and mobile calls drop by $.5b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IT is no shocker that the way we communicate has been rapidly evolving, with fewer individuals relying on landlines and mobile devices for making traditional phone calls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 9 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Evolution of remote care tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 With the growth of telehealth, the remote care technology market has boomed as people begin to demand \u2013 and doctors begin to see the benefits of \u2013 more patient involvement in their care\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cyber Crime Division backlog impacting teenager’s murder case<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 An outstanding statement from the police force’s Communications Forensic and Cybercrime Division (CFCD) was among the reasons cited for the need to push back the murder trial of a man accused of killing a teenager when the case came up for mention on Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Licensing to roll out innovations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Last week\u2019s launch of One Fintech Avenue\u2013a platform that provides e-services such as payments\u2013will further pave the way for a more efficient Licensing Division throughout Trinidad and Tobago as the entity seeks to roll out several new facilities to the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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